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1.10.2 Differentiating standard functions
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The derivative and the power rule

The derivative and the power rule

The derivative gives the instantaneous rate of change of a function. If y=f(x)y=f(x)y=f(x), it can be written as dydx\frac{dy}{dx}dxdy​ or f′(x)f'(x)f′(x), meaning differentiate with respect to xxx.

1.10.2 Differentiating standard functions Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Maths 1.10.2 Differentiating standard functions for A Level Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build fluency with the core pure algebra and calculus toolkit early, since almost every mechanics and statistics topic on the course depends on it.